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Cardiovascular System Practice Sheet
Introduction
The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart, blood vessels, and the blood that flows through them. It is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and other important substances to the body’s cells and tissues. It also helps to remove waste from the body.
Questions
What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
What are the three main components of the cardiovascular system?
What is the role of the heart in the cardiovascular system?
What are the two types of blood vessels in the cardiovascular system?
What type of substance is transported by the cardiovascular system?
What is the role of the blood vessels in the cardiovascular system?
How does the cardiovascular system help to remove waste from the body?
What is the difference between veins and arteries?
What are the two main types of blood cells in the cardiovascular system?
What are the two main types of proteins found in the cardiovascular system?
Practice Problems
A person has a heart rate of 72 beats per minute. How many beats does the heart make in one hour?
A person has a blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg. What is the systolic pressure?
A person has a total blood volume of 5 liters. How many milliliters of blood does the person have?
If the average diameter of an artery is 0.5 cm, what is the radius of the artery?
A person has a pulse rate of 80 beats per minute. How many beats does the heart make in one hour?
If the average diameter of a vein is 0.3 cm, what is the radius of the vein?
A person has a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg. What is the diastolic pressure?
A person has a total blood volume of 6 liters. How many milliliters of blood does the person have?
What is the difference between red blood cells and white blood cells?
What is the role of albumin and globulin in the cardiovascular system?
